Afternoon Commencement 2026 Digital Program

May 15, 2026 | 1:00 pm

School of Nursing Candidate Names:
Doctor of Nursing Practice | MS in Nursing | MS in Nursing with Health Professions Educator Certificate | Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | Psychiatric Mental Health Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

School of Sciences and Health Professions Candidate Names:
PhD in Behavior Analysis | PhD in Health Professions Education | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Specialist in Education | MS in Behavior Analysis | MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion and Certificate in Nutrition and Certificate in Sports Nutrition | MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion and Certificate in Nutrition | MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion and Certificate of Didactic Program in Dietetics and Certificate in Sports Nutrition | MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion and Certificate of Didactic Program in Dietetics | MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion | Certificate in Nutrition | Certificate in Nutrition and Certificate in Sports Nutrition | Certificate in Sports Nutrition | Certificate of Didactic Program in Dietetics | Master of Public Health

School of Social Work Candidate Names:
Doctor of Social Work | Master of Social Work (MSW) | MSW with Certificate in Clinical Practice with Active Service Members, Veterans, and Families | MSW with Certificate in Health Care and Social Work | MSW with Certificate in Mental Health Practice | MSW with Certificate in Public Policy | MSW with Certificate in School Social Worker and School Adjustment Counselor Program | MSW with Certificate in Trauma Practice

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Order of Exercises

Academic Procession

The audience is requested to remain seated during the procession.

Welcome

Regina M. Pisa, Chair, Simmons University Board of Trustees

Introduction

Lynn Perry Wooten, President, Simmons University

Invocation

Gary Bailey, Professor of Practice and Master of Social Work Program Director, School of Social Work

Student Speaker

Graduate student speaker introduced by Rae-Anne Butera, Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students

Angelica Barron Maulucci ’17, ’18MSW, ’26DSW, Doctor of Social Work

Conferring of the the Honorary Degree

The Candidate for the Honorary Degree

Presented by Leanne Doherty, Vice Provost, Simmons University

Citation read by Lynn Perry Wooten, President, Simmons University

Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa

Dr. Anthony Estreet

Commencement Address

Dr. Anthony Estreet

Conferring of the Degrees

Candidates for the School of Nursing Doctoral Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Certificates

Presented by Heather Shlosser, Dean, School of Nursing

Candidates for the School of Sciences and Health Professions Doctoral Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Certificates

Presented by Paul Geisler, Dean, School of Sciences and Health Professions

Candidates for the School of Social Work Doctoral Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Certificates

Presented by Michael LaSala, Dean, School of Social Work

Conferring of the degrees by Lynn Perry Wooten, President, Simmons University

Academic Leadership

Stephanie Cosner, Provost, Simmons University
Leanne Doherty, Vice Provost, Simmons University
Kelly Hager, Associate Provost, Curriculum, Assessment, and Accreditation, Simmons University
Sanda Erdelez, Dean, School of Library and Information Science
Paul Geisler, Dean, School of Sciences and Health Professions
Ammina Kothari, Dean, Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Michael LaSala, Dean, School of Social Work
Astrid Sheil, Dean, School of Management
Heather Shlosser, Dean, School of Nursing

Closing Remarks

Lynn Perry Wooten, President, Simmons University

Recessional

Guests are requested to remain seated until the degree candidates have exited MGM Music Hall.

Commencement Marshal

Naresh Agarwal, Chief Marshal, Professor and Director of the Information Science and Technology Concentration, School of Library and Information Science

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Candidates for the Graduate Degrees

◇ Degree candidate for August 2026

School of Nursing

School of Sciences and Health Professions

School of Social Work

Doctor of Social Work

Rebecca D. Addai, B.S.W., Central Connecticut State University, M.S.W., Springfield College
Sean Nikolai Alexander, B.A., M.S.W., University of Houston
Robin Anita Alfaro, B.A., B.A., M.S.W., California State University
Courtenay Danielle Alleyne, B.A., Hampton University, M.S.W., Radford University
Deana Beth Arent, B.S.W., Keuka College, M.S.W., Daemen University
Rhyneal N. Armstrong, B.S.W., University of Mississippi, M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Tracie Y. Barberi, B.S.W., Georgian Court University, M.S.W., Fordham University
Melissa M. Bartnick, B.A., Michigan State University, M.S.W., Loyola University Chicago
Asia Brianna Bennett, B.S.W., M.S.W., The University of Texas
Jenna Julie-Ann Benoit, B.S.W., M.S.W., Bridgewater State University 
Jana Lynn Berhow, B.A., University of Wisconsin, M.S.W., Augsburg College, E.M.B.A., Quantic School of Business and Technology
Kristina Ann Berrios, B.S.W., York College, M.S.W., Adelphi University
Karen Blanchette, B.S.W., Bridgewater State University, M.S.W., Boston University
Giuseppa Brachfeld, B.A., Long Island University, M.S.W., Fordham University
Elizabeth Knowles Buchanan, B.A., Occidental College, M.S.W., Smith College
Christine Felicia Cain, B.A., The City University of New York, M.S.W., Adelphi University
Erica L. Collier-Jones, B.A., M.S.W., California State University
Olivia Ruth Combs, B.S.W., George Mason University, M.S.W., University of Southern California
Lisa Michelle Brumell Corbett, B.S.B.A., Coastal Carolina University, B.S., Columbia Southern University, M.S.W., University of South Carolina
Victoria Rose Cymerman, B.S.W., Nazareth College, M.S.W., Columbia University
Kristen Elizabeth De Long, B.S.W., M.S.W., Wayne State University
Ariel Gloria Lynn De’Freeze, B.S.W., M.S.W., Cleveland State University
Rony G. Delva, B.A., M.S.W., University of Connecticut
Leah Elliott, B.S., Suffolk University, M.S.W., University of New Hampshire
Robin Lanette Ennis, B.A., M.S.W., University of Denver
Lisette M. Esquilin-Rigby, B.S., State University of New York, M.S.W., Fordham University
Wendy Lin Farah, B.A., University of Maryland, M.S.W., State University of New York
Joy Ferney, B.S.W., M.S.W., Bridgewater State University
Yenilshia L. Firpo-Greenwood, B.A., M.S.W., Hunter College
Schimona McBryde Flowers, B.S.W., University of North Carolina, M.S.W., University of Southern California
Regina T. Franklin, B.S.W., M.S.W., Washburn University
Tasha Michelle Frederick, B.S.W., South Carolina State University, M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
Kayma Nuokay W. Freeman, B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, M.S.W., Howard University
Jacqueline Fritzel, B.S.W., University of Oklahoma, M.S.W., The University of Texas
Shaniqua Quanese Gayle, B.A., M.A., Montclair State University, M.S.W., Rutgers University
Audrey George-Owens, B.P.S., M.P.A., Metropolitan College of New York, M.S.W., Adelphi University
Jennifer Denise Gilliard, B.S., Quinnipiac College, M.S.W., Southern Connecticut State University
Zayda Isabel Gonzalez, B.S.W., M.S.W., Salem State University
Rebecca Helem, B.A., Eastern University, M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania
Yolanda Capers Hill, B.S.W., Limestone College, M.S.W., Simmons University
Heather Meg Hower, B.A., Brown University, M.S.W., University of California
Micha M. Jackson, B.A., University of Bridgeport, M.S.W., Fordham University
Mirissa Mercedes Jackson, B.S.W., Western Illinois University, M.S.W., University of Illinios
Latrice Nicole Jenkins, B.A., The College of New Rochelle, M.S., Columbia University
Thomasina Marie Jenkins, B.A., M.S.W., University of Wisconsin
Katherine Anne Johnson, B.S., Stonehill College, M.S.W., Rhode Island College
Kyra Makiva Jones, B.A., M.S.W., Georgia State University
Janise L. Kangombe, B.S., The City University of New York, M.S.W., Fordham University
Diana Emily Keenan, B.A., M.S.W., University of Vermont
Danielle Ash Kenney, B.A., M.S.W., The Catholic University of America
Anna King, B.A., Edinboro University, M.A., America Military University, M.S.W., University of Texas
Christine L. Kiser, B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University, M.S.W., Univeristy of Tennessee
Laura Elizabeth Kline, B.A., M.S.W., State University of New York
Stacey Rena Kohler, B.S., Worcester State College, M.S.W., Boston College
Christina Elizabeth Lipe, B.A., McKendree University, M.S.W., Aurora University
Nicole R. Lisi, B.A., Rutgers University, M.S.S.W., Columbia University
Viviana Martinez, B.A., M.S.W., California State University
Robin Matchett-Schmidt, B.A., Springfield College, M.S.W., University of Wisconsin
Angelica Barron Maulucci, B.S.W., M.S.W., Simmons University
Katie-Maureen H. McCoog, B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, M.S.W., Marywood University
Michelle Marie McDaniel, B.A., M.S.W., California State University
Heather Ann McGarr, B.S., Charter Oak State College, M.S.W., Westfield State University
Cynthia McCall McMillan, B.A., B.A., M.S.W., Rutgers University
Laura Lisseth Melendez, B.A., Cornell University, M.S.W., Rutgers University
Kathryn Miller-Procknal, B.A., M.S., Daemen University, M.S., State University of New York
Rachel Marie Ming, B.S., Art Institute of Philadelphia, M.S.W., Rutgers University
Lisa Saaudiah Muhammad, B.A., Chicago State University, M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
Diana L. Muñiz-Walls, B.S.W., Philander Smith University, M.S.W., Simmons University, M.P.H., University of Southern California
Amanda Sims Ngola, B.A., University of North Carolina, M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis
Hannah Miriam Osina, B.A., Hebrew Theological College, M.S.W., University of Illinois
Kristen A. Pavela, B.S.W., Viterbo University, M.S.W., M.B.A., Aurora University
Julita Patricia Peniston, B.S., Towson University, M.S.W., Fordham University
Catherine Grant Peoples, B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, M.S.W., Indiana University
Arlene Martinez Perez, B.S., M.S.W., The University of Texas
Nancy F. Pérez, B.A., M.S.W., Fordham University
Edward Perrotti-Sousis, B.A., M.S.W., State University of New York
Dax Peters, B.A., University of Massachusetts, M.S.W., Simmons University
Diana Bernhardt Pina, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada, B.S.W., M.S.W., University of Maryland
Jamie Lynn Racine, B.A., University of Maine, M.S.W., University of Southern Maine
Kaylena Rose Riendeau, B.A., Bethel University in St. Paul, M.S.W., University of Southern California
Elitane Rinville, B.S.W., M.S.W., Barry University
Tracy Robin, B.A., Ithaca College, M.S.W., New York University
Deanna Marie Rymaszewski, B.S., Carroll University, M.S.W., University of Wisconsin
Angel M. Saiz, B.S.W., M.S.W., Metropolitan State University of Denver 
Sara Isabel Sanderman, B.A., University of Illinois, M.S.W., Loyola University Chicago
Michelle M. Sarofin, B.A., Assumption College, M.S.W., Smith College
Jessica P. Satkunasingham, B.S., State University of New York, M.S.W., Columbia University
Margarete Mangino Schnauck, B.A. University of Maine, M.S.W., University of New England
Marika Shantel Sheppard, B.S., Arkansas State University, M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University
Chelsea L. Singleton, B.S.W., M.S.W., Troy University
Aaron Skinner-Spain, B.A., Cornell University, M.S.W., New York University
Michele D. Smith, B.A., M.S.W., University of Missouri
Nikita Sade Smith, B.A., University of Missouri, M.S.W., Saint Louis University
Sheriee D. Smith, B.A., Clark Atlanta University, M.S.W., Widener University
Katherine D. Spreacker, B.S.W., University of Rio Grande, M.S.W., Ohio University
Amia Chantel Taylor, B.A., Shawnee State University, M.S.W., Northern Kentucky University
Clark Allen Thompson, B.A., Yale University, M.S.W., Rutgers University
Joseph M. Twersky, B.A., Yeshiva D'Monsey Rabbinical College, M.S.W., Long Island University
Denise Valdez, B.S., Califorina State University, M.S.W., Simmons University
Jesse Katherine Vazzano, B.A., M.S.W., University of Maryland
Simone Suzette Warner, B.S.W., Texas Southern University, M.S.W., University of Houston
Zshakrira Monique Washington, B.S., M.P.A., South University, M.S.W., New Mexico State University
Rani Wilburn-Smith, B.S.W., Mercy College, M.S.W., New York University
Renelle Sheymika Tephillah Williams, B.S.W., M.S.W., Florida State University
Matia Wilson, B.A., University of Vermont, M.S.W., University of Wyoming
Shiré D. Wortham, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s University, M.S.W., University of Southern California
Margaret Wright, B.A., St. Lawrence University, M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University, M.A., Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, M.A., State University of New York
Kimberly Yeh, B.S.W., The City University of New York, M.S.W., Adelphi University
Jordan Young, B.A., Framingham State University, M.S.W., Springfield College
Agata Waliszewska Zana, B.A., M.S.W., University of North Carolina

Master of Social Work

Ariel Abreu
Ciara N. Agnew, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Victoria McComb Allen, B.M., Rhode Island College
Brittany Zinelle Anderson, B.A., The University of Memphis
Shalia Armas, B.A., San Francisco State University
Karina Arteaga, B.S., San Diego State University
Jenna Maria Aswad, B.A., Wheaton College
Cerys A. Balmer, B.A., College of the Holy Cross
Brianna Barfield, B.S.W., University of Saint Joseph
Bethany Beauregard, B.A., Gordon College
Yael Leah Behar, B.A., Michigan State University
Aaron Vincent Berard, B.S., University of Massachusetts, M.Sc., Ph.D., Brown University
Cameal Bevas, B.A., Pine Manor College
Lauren Birk, B.A., University of Connecticut
Kiana Bishop-Londy, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Ethan Z. Blanchard, B.A., University of Rhode Island
Danielle Blaton, B.S., Suffolk University, M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Brianna Bledsoe, B.A., Skidmore College
Everline Indeche Bloomberg, B.S.W., Simmons University
Cal Brantley, B.A., Boston University, M.Sc., London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
Dani Juni Bruyn, B.S.W., Simmons University
Augusta Bryan, B.A., Pitzer College
Abigail Burr, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Rachel Hope Burroughs, B.S.W., Bridgewater State University
Genevieve Canavan, B.A., York University
Domenic Cerulli Capossela, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Sara Rose Carle, B.A., Hamilton College
Darlene Melinda Carson, B.A., Suffolk University
Alexis Renee Carter, B.S.W., Auburn University
Cherish Casey, B.S.W., Salem State University
Gabriella Cesarini, B.S.W., University of Maine
Jenna Clark, B.A., Northeastern University
Ashley Coffey, B.A., Hunter College
Nina Coleman, B.B.A., University of Georgia
Bridget Conlon, B.S., Fairfield University
Sophia Marie Contini, B.A., B.A., Roanoke College
Suzanne S. Conway-Keppard, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Sierra Jean Cooksey, B.S.W., Anna Maria College
Naomi Coppola, B.A., University of Massachusetts
OIivia Addison Corneyea, B.S.W., Simmons University
Leah Elizabeth Cravalho, B.S.W., Simmons University
Amy Dawn Cropp, B.A., Teikyo University, Japan
Hailey Star Daviau, B.S.W., Salve Regina University
Hannah Elisabeth Davis, B.S.W., Simmons University
Emma DeGraw, B.S.W., Mansfield University
Adadkmary Delbrey, B.S.W., Simmons Uinversity
Isabella R. Difilippantonio, B.S.W., Simmons University
Clara Morgan Dionis, B.S., University of New Hampshire
Kate Doan, B.A., Boston University
Emily Madison Doolin, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Ryan Michael Eitner, B.A., Ramapo College of New Jersey
Joshua A. Evan, B.A., Trinity College
Fanta Faro, B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Elisabeth Teresa Frascotti, B.A., Boston College
Leila Ingrid Gaasch, B.A., University of Vermont
Tara M. Gallant, B.A., Bridgewater State University
Elizabeth Galles
Carvell D. Garrett, B.S.W., Wilberforce University
Paige Gelewski, B.S., Salem University
Gabriella Jolie Gibson, B.S., College of Charleston
Julie Barker Gillette, B.A., University of Richmond, M.T.S., Harvard University
Anna Rose Leilani Ginocchio, B.S., Illinois State University
Kaneesha R. Glover, B.S.W., Bennett College, M.S., Strayer University
Allison Glynn, B.A., Westfield State University
Eve E. Goulet, B.S., Northeastern University
Jessica Graziano, B.A., Carthage College
Jodi Grosberg, B.A., Ithaca College
Ruth M. Guilbault, B.S., University of New Hampshire
Lucille Violet Hammer, B.S., Wheelock College
Claire DuBois Harris, B.S.W., Simmons University
Yenny Hernandez, B.A., B.A., Westfield State University
Elizabeth Maria Hewitt, B.S.W., George Mason University
Gwen Swift Hilliard, B.A., Vassar College
Sarah C. Holmes, B.S., Lesley University
Alexa Marie Horton, B.A., Nichols College
Angelina Hua, B.A., Smith College
Madison Elizabeth Idzi, B.S.W., Simmons University
Vanessa C. Iroegbulem, B.A., Augustana College
Gemima Jacinthe, B.S., University of Rhode Island
Avery Bliss Jackson, B.S., Roanoke College
Brianna Jalbert, B.S.W., Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Julia Jennison, B.S., Worcester State University
Marissa Lee Johnson, B.A., Western Washington University
Sean Joyce, B.A., George Washington University
Gideon Katz, B.A., University of Toronto, Canada
Meredith Audrie Klein, B.A., University of Michigan
Darya Sergeyevna Kolesnikova, B.A., Washington College
Leslie J. LaFollette, B.A., University of Texas, M.Ed., Concordia University
Katherine Lawee, B.A., Brandeis University
Valorie Konderla Lehman, B.S.W., Oral Roberts University
Megan Elizabeth Leoni, B.S.W., Simmons University
Hannah M. Lindstrom, B.S.W., University of Maine
Rachel Lockwood, B.A., Dickinson College
Ronald Edward Remington Lovell III, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Veronica Lundgren, B.A., Assumption University, M.A.T., Brown University
Lillian Maggs, B.S., Endicott College
Marielis Manzueta, B.A., Worcester State University
Rebecca Anne Marrocchio, B.S., Salem State University, M.B.A., Salve Regina University
Hannah McCann, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Krystina L. McClure, B.S., Lesley University
Allison May McElligott, B.S.W., Simmons University
Amanda M. Meisterling, B.A., Central Connecticut State University
Sarah R. Metsch, B.A., St. John’s University
Margaret Anne Mikielian, B.A., Becker College
Molly Louise Monette, B.S., Bellevue University
Tea Alyssa Morin, B.A., University of Hartford
Tomas Munarriz
Nicole Shurman Murray, B.A., University of Michigan, J.D., Boston College
Olivia Murray, B.A., Worcester State University
Seera Freda Nakanwagi, B.S.W., Uganda Christian University, Uganda
Julie Nee, B.S., Bentley College, M.B.A., Suffolk University
Sarah Rose Nickandros, B.A., Loyola University of Maryland
Kim Norgren, B.A., University of Hartford, M.A.T., Boston University
Kathleen A. O’Connell, B.A., Carleton College, M.S., Syracuse University
Maria Nicole O’Donnell, B.A., Boston College
Sarah E. O’Donovan, B.S., Keene State College
Rachel D. Olander, B.S.W., Simmons University
Claire O’Shea, B.A., University of Delaware
Kathryn Emily Osterholtz, B.A., Union College
Bermarie A. Ovalles, B.B.A., University of Massachusetts, M.B.A., Johnson & Wales University
Stephanie Monzonis Pande, B.A., University of California
Portia Shanei Parson, B.A., University of Memphis
Jazmine Nychole Perry, B.S., Frostburg State University
Lenira I. Peters, B.S., Bridgewater State University
Zoe Pfarrer, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Amy Nicole Pringle, B.S.W., Simmons University
Kira Elizabeth Pyman-Roby, B.A., Framingham State University
Alyssa Dorothy Redington, B.S., Saint Anselm College
Jasmine Anastasia Reyes, B.A., Touro University Worldwide
Levi Reyes, B.A., University of Vermont
Lily Richards, B.S., Westfield State University
Alexis R. Rivera, B.S.W., Simmons University
Lauren M. Rondeau, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Julia Rossman
Amanda Rottman, B.S.W., Western Michigan University
Leslie S. Rugh, B.S., University of North Dakota
Hannah Shea Russell, B.A., Western New England University
Olivia Gail Ryan, B.S., Worcester State University
Adrienne Roma Sacks, B.A., Tufts University, M.F.A., California State University
Emma G. Sager, B.S.W., Elizabethtown College
Keysa Salado, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Zachary Samson, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Benjamin Adam Sandler, B.A., Brandeis University
Angelina Louise Sanzotta, B.A., B.A., M.S., Nazareth University
Olivia Schleyer, B.S., Worcester State University
Katherine Grace Sheehy, B.S., St. Lawrence University
Rebecca Silva, B.A., American Public University
Pamela Mary Small, B.S. Northeastern University College, Ed.M., Wheelock College
Frederick Stein, B.A., Colorado College
Suzanne S. Stein, B.S., Union College, M.A., Simmons College
Abigail Lynn Stern, B.S.W., Trevecca Nazarene University
Beverly Ann Stoll-Maldonado, B.A., California State University
Claire Sundman, B.A., Boston University
Tracie L. Sweeney, B.A., Fisher College
Charli Tankel, B.S., Syracuse University
Sydney Todd, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Gabriella Rose Tosone, B.A., Boston College
Jami-Lyn Turco-Burnett, B.S., University of Massachusetts
Yarinet M. Valle, B.S., Roger Williams University
Malissa Marie Van Vleet, B.A., Carroll College
Jacob Vartan, B.A., California State University
Jazmin V. Vasquez, B.A., San Francisco State University
Phoebe Vassiliou, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Hannah M. Verastique, B.S., University of North Texas
Kathryn Wallace, B.A., State University of New York, M.H.A., University of Pittsburgh
Elisabeth Waltke, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Jenna C. Weber, B.A., University of Rhode Island
Dawn Michele Wessman, B.A., B.A., Brigham Young University
Emma Westwater, B.A., Bates College
Campbell Cason White, B.S.W., Simmons University
Karah Beth Agnes White, B.S.W., Vermont State University
Ryan McGowan Whiting, B.S.W., Salem State University
Laneya Sheilynda Whitney, B.S.W., Simmons University
Sunny Alfredo Millan Windorski, B.A., Smith College
Lauren Ashley Winner, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Brian Michael Zagata, B.A., Wesleyan University, B.S., University of Massachusetts
Mikaela Juel Zelinger, B.S., Colorado State University
David Zenaty, B.A., Evergreen State College

Master of Social Work with Certificate in Clinical Practice with Active Service Members, Veterans, and Families

Laura Rose Arrant, B.S., Montreat College
Nathalie Barnes, B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Timothy L. Norton, B.A., Providence College
Kevin Mark Preston, B.S., M.P.A., Anna Maria College, M.S., University of Massachusetts
Kelley Lorene Scott, B.A., American Military University, M.S., Purdue University Global

Master of Social Work with Certificate in Health Care and Social Work

Rosie Ella Brandon, B.S., University of Massachusetts
Hannah Rose Hillis, B.S., Franklin Pierce University
Annette Lee, B.S., University of Toronto, Canada
Abigail Mountain, B.A., Wheaton College
Jessica Nicole Mueller, B.A., The Ohio State University
Emily Rivito, B.A., Hamilton College

Master of Social Work with Certificate in Mental Health Practice

Gillian C. Baez, B.A., B.S.W., Regis College
Rosemary Lea Byington, B.A., Wells College
Kasey Charron, B.A., Ithaca College
Emeka Chuks-Nwosu, B.Sc., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, M.P.A., Lagos State University, Nigeria
Anna Gray Compson, B.A., Colby College
Monique E. Cormier, B.S., Worcester State University
Travis Barrett Crane, B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Bridget Chinomnso Emenyonu, LL.B, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria, LL.M, Abia State University, Nigeria
Gillian E. Fortier, B.A., B.A., University of North Carolina
Gisele Poirier Goetsch, B.F.A., Concordia University, Canada
Cristina L. Guerra, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Che Martell Harden, B.S., M.P.A., Hilbert College
Megan Hay, B.A., Emmanuel College
Shartisha Latoy Hayslett, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Lisa A. Hoefkens, B.A., Syracuse University
Jamaal Lataaz Israel, B.A., Xavier University of Louisiana
Sophia Louise Keough, B.A., Stonehill College
Noelle Nicolazzo, B.S.W., University of New Hampshire
Jared D. Pendak, B.S., Emerson College
Cindy Rodrigues, B.A., Eastern Nazarene College
Delilah Milagros Santos-Kane, B.S., Liberty University
Sydney Spellman, B.A., State University of New York
Teona Shenae Thompson, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Laina Lee Thomson, B.S.W., Liberty University
Brittany Marie Torres, B.A., Smith College

Master of Social Work with Certificate in Public Policy

Emily Anne Armand, B.A., Simmons University
Shayla Pham, B.S., Suffolk University

Master of Social Work with Certificate in School Social Worker and School Adjustment Counselor Program

Anne Natalie Connolly, B.F.A., University of Utah
Madeleine Teehan Elsea, B.A., Northeastern University
Maeve Kathleen Garrity, B.A., Providence College
Katherine Nicole Lawrence, B.A., Ithaca College
Eva Howell Macdonald, B.S., University of Massachusetts
Tatiana Moynihan, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle, B.A., George Washington University, J.D., University of Notre Dame
Ryan Weinstein, B.S., Tufts University

Master of Social Work with Certificate in Trauma Practice

Maria O. Aboyte, B.A., California State University
Tarah Regine Almonacy, B.S., Northeastern University
Kyasha Julietta Ambroise, B.S., Quinnipiac University
Angela Balas, B.S., California State University
Rudolph Milton Bennett, Jr., B.A., Benedictine University
Olivia Grace Boecke, B.S., Cazenovia College
Concepcion Carrillo, B.A., University of California
Allison Kayla Carter, B.S.W., Bridgewater State University
Judyth Colon, B.S., Worcester State University
Anna Rose Connly, B.A., Emmanuel College
Meghan Ann Coppinger, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Polly Laine Corbett, B.A., Saint Michael’s College
Alainey G. Correia, B.A., B.S., Bridgewater State University
Abigail Gibbs Cranford, B.S., Endicott College
Angel Marie Cross, B.S., George Mason University
Andrew James Davison, B.A., Colby-Sawyer College
Shirley M. DeJesus, B.S., Cambridge College
Jualina Diaz, B.S., Fisher College
Miesha Nadine Edwards, B.A., Liberty University
Olivia N. Edwards, B.A., Marymount University
Amanda Finn, B.S., Salem State University
Veronica Garcia, B.A., University of California
Matthew Genetelli, B.A., George Washington University, M.Ed., Simmons University
Ana Lorenyi González Guzmán, B.A., M.A., Tufts University
Wegahta Tekle Shwaye Habtemichael, B.A., Georgetown University
Heather Emerson Haller, B.A., Trinity College
Elianny P. Herrera Montas, B.S., University of Rhode Island
Katherine E. Hewlett, B.A., University of Vermont
Angela M. Kelly, B.S., Siena College
Katherine A. Knudsen, B.A., B.A., University of Colorado
Tyler J. Lajoie
Isabella LeBrun, B.A., B.A., Merrimack College
Hannah Lee, B.A., Bethany College, M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ruth Eleanor MacQuarrie, B.A., Bay Path University
Hannah McCormick, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Hannah Louise Mello, B.S., Roger Williams University
Grace G. Milord, B.S., Framingham State University
Rebeca Montanez, B.G.S., University of Connecticut
Riley Anne Morrison Deutsch, B.S., Hofstra University
Holly Munn, B.S., Michigan State University, M.B.A., North Carolina State University
Blythe Palmer Murphy, B.A., Clemson University
Hilary R. O’Connell, B.A., Yale University
Larue Elizabeth Ortiz, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Jennifer Panetta, B.A., University of Massachusetts
Samantha Reichgut, B.S., Northeastern University
Tabatha Dawn Remillard, B.A., College of Charleston
Colbi Daisie Sue Roy, B.A., California State University
Elizabeth P. Royden, B.A., Macalester College
Mandie A. Salmon-Wright, B.A., Gordon College
Jacqueline Samalis, B.A., M.S.Ed., Simmons University
Shelby L. Schultz, B.A., State University of New York
Taylor Seger, B.A., Regis College
Alison Shaw
Danyal Delyte Simmons, B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Amy Marie Sinico, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Catherine Jane Stirling, B.S., Brigham Young University
Julianne Sutherland, B.A., Assumption University
Seth Tezil, B.A., Florida Atlantic University, M.A., University of Massachusetts
Anais Valdez, B.A., York College, M.P.A., Long Island University
Jack Vezeris, B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Jennifer Walter, B.A., Northeastern University
Mindy Weynand, B.S., Arizona State University
Alessandra Wolf, B.A., University of Massachusetts
McKena Woodward, B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University
Jordan N. Wrzesien, B.A., B.A., Merrimack College
Caleb Yoon, B.A., Trinity College

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Prizes, Honors, and Awards 2025-2026

Behavior Analysis

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award
Grace Ecko Jojo

Excellence in Behavior Analytic Research and Dissemination Award
Olivia Miller

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award: Fall 2025
Sydney Schultheiss

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Online Program: Fall 2025
Katelyn Iacolo

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award: Spring 2026
Fabiana Sigalotti Mendez

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Online Program: Spring 2026
Aiman Khan

Sutcliffe Award: Fall 2025
Fabiana Sigalotti Mendez

Sutcliffe Award: Spring 2026
Gerali Mateo-Pena

Nursing

Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
Michele Marie Stevanovich

The Pauline Wheble Tripp Award
Jacqueline R. Kelley

Nutrition

The Dietetic Internship Program Outstanding Achievement Award
Kristen T. Humphrey

The Didactic Program in Dietetics Outstanding Achievement Award
Olivia Dworak

The MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion Outstanding Achievement Award
Abigail Chapman

Physical Therapy

The Deborah Heller Award for Outstanding Achievement in Physical Therapy
Emma Radlinski

Public Health

The Academic Accomplishment in Health Equity Award
Noailles Rodriguez

The Leadership for Social Justice Award
Sam Geheran

The Transformative Health Equity Change Champion Award
Elizabeth Spoering

Social Work

The Award for Written Scholarship in Social Work
Leah Cohen

The Community Service Award
Adrienne Sacks

DSW Program DEIPAR Award: Fall 2025
Denise Valdez

DSW Program DEIPAR Award: Spring 2026
Julita Peniston

DSW Program DEIPAR Award: Summer 2025
Zshakrira Washington

The DSW Student of the Year Award: Fall 2025
Lisa Muhammad

The DSW Student of the Year Award: Spring 2026
Lisette Esquilin

The DSW Student of the Year Award: Summer 2025
Deanna Rymaszewski

The Faculty Award for Achievement in Political Action and Social Justice
Mandie Salmon

The SSW Faculty Leadership Award
Ana Gonzalez Guzman

The Shirley Saks Greenberg Award
Hodan Ali

The Iris MacRae Award for Achievement in Social Work
Katherine Sheehy
Mikaela Zelinger

The Outstanding Competence in Multicultural Practice Award
Vanessa Iroegbulem

The Priscilla Mullen Riley Award
Jamaal Israel

The Peter Salgo Award
Kait Nagle
Kevin Preston